Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Swanky Gray |
| SKU | T531 |
| Hex | #B8B5B1 |
| RGB | 184, 181, 177 |
| HSL | 34°, 5%, 71% |
| LRV | 46.3 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Swanky Gray
Swanky Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.3, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Swanky Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Swanky Gray within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B8B5B1 in HSL space. Pair Swanky Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Swanky Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Swanky Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar T531 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gray Clouds (SW 7658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Clouds swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Behr's nearest match is Ashes (UL260-9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ashes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Nightingale (AF-670), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Nightingale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Swanky Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Swanky Gray. The nearest is Gracious Gray (444-2DB) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gracious Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Swanky Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Swanky Gray. The nearest is Magnetic Gray (HGSW 1506) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magnetic Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Blowin' In the Wind swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Swanky Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Swanky Gray is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Praise Giving (0540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Swanky Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Swanky Gray is Quincy Granite (H0143) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Swanky Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Swanky Gray is Stone Fence (R026) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Swanky Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Swanky Gray is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Swanky Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Swanky Gray is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Swanky Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Swanky Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Swanky Gray. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Swanky Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.3) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Swanky Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →